Sony NEX-C3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

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Sony NEX-C3 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

APS-C 365.0mm²
16.2 megapixels

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APS-C 369.0mm²
20.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Sony NEX-C3 advantages over Samsung Galaxy NX

Lens selection
Good vs Limited
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$600 vs $1400 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Fast startup
~1.20 vs 2.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Higher effective ISO

Higher effective ISO

Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

You can learn more at our glossary entry.

Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.
NEX-C3 test data on DxO Mark Galaxy NX test data on DxO Mark

1,083 vs 910 iso
Take photos in low light with less noise
Lighter weight
497g vs 718g
Lighter weight

Samsung Galaxy NX advantages over Sony NEX-C3

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
2765k vs 922k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
More pixels
20.3 vs 16.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
8.2 fps vs 5.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
15 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/6000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
25600 vs 12800 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Very small body, refined build. Large sensor for good light gathering. Various low-light shooting modes to improve results. HD video mode with real-time autofocus.
Menu-driven interface is sometimes confusing, making quickly finding what you want difficult. Camera may be too small for some.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-C3

Sony NEX-5N

$559
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$700
APS-C

Shoots 24p video
Shoots 1080p video

Compare Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony NEX-5N

Samsung Galaxy NX

Sony NEX-5N

$8000
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$700
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5N

Compared to Samsung NX200

Sony NEX-C3

Samsung NX200

$559
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

$600
APS-C

Shoots 1080p video
More pixels

Compare Sony NEX-C3 vs Samsung NX200

Samsung Galaxy NX

Samsung NX200

$8000
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Samsung NX200

Compared to Sony NEX-5R

Sony NEX-C3

Sony NEX-5R

$559
APS-C

Less expensive
Higher effective ISO

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

Compare Sony NEX-C3 vs Sony NEX-5R

Samsung Galaxy NX

Sony NEX-5R

$8000
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Built-in Bluetooth

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Sony NEX-5R

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Sony NEX-C3

Fujifilm X-E1

$559
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony NEX-C3 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Samsung Galaxy NX

Fujifilm X-E1

$8000
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1299
APS-C

Lens selection
External Mic Jack

Compare Samsung Galaxy NX vs Fujifilm X-E1

Compared to Leica CL

Sony NEX-C3

Leica CL

$559
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Tiltable Screen

$3195
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Sony NEX-C3 vs Leica CL

Samsung Galaxy NX

Leica CL

$8000
APS-C

Built-in Bluetooth
Built-in GPS

$3195
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Top deck display

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